kpholmes Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) From PFT Aaron Rodgers and Kurt Warner put on a show Sunday afternoon that we'll remember for a long time. For that, we're thankful. We're also thankful that Rodgers is handling the aftermath so professionally. Rodgers said he didn't think twice about the lack of a facemask call on the game's final play. "No, I didn't [think about the no-call.] I really didn't. I get paid to play," Rodgers said Monday. "There's always going to be one or two plays in the game where you wonder should there be a call, shouldn't there be a call, but those are out of my control. The things I worry about are the things I can control." Instead, Rodgers pointed the finger at himself for missing a throw to Greg Jennings two plays earlier. "I made some mistakes in the game. Those are the ones I'm thinking about. Not a potential facemask on that. . . . The one play I was thinking about laying in bed was the first play of overtime. Unfortunately, just missed Greg on that one that could have ended the game. But they made a play in overtime, you have to give them credit for that," Rodgers said. We'll give credit to Rodgers for a superlative performance. His 22-yard sideline toss under pressure to Greg Jennings with 3:20 left in regulation was one of our favorite plays of the year. (It's at the 5:50 mark here.) It's a little easier, of course, to appreciate the finer points of a loss since we don't wear cheese on our head during Packers games. Class Act, Professional. Packer Fans should be very proud (Cal fans are ) Edited January 11, 2010 by kpholmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I was down on this guy, I was wrong. I'd want him as my QB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 What impressed me , aside from his obvious skills on the field, was the look in his eye when they won the toss. He looked calm and confident. You cant teach that. He is following a legend in GB and this year he sure as hell put his stamp on that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 He'd an even better guy if he wasn't a Packer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I wonder what it would take for the Vikings to trade for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 At least he gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Favreforlife Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I wonder what it would take for the Vikings to trade for him? Probably 10-15 years he will be kicked to the curb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) He'd an even better guy if he wasn't a Packer. +1 Hey, he played a heck of a game. They just came up short at the end and like he said, he missed what could of been the game winner to Jennings and the Cards finally made a play on defense to win the game. I think Rodgers looked poised and confidant the entire game. He has a great future and Packer fans should really be excited. Edited January 12, 2010 by 'canes2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I've always been impressed by Rodgers, starting with being drafted a lot later than expected, then coming in behind Favre the prima donna yahoo and, likely along with most, figuring he'd be the starter fairly quickly with said QB actually retiring...but saying nothing during that entire circus year after year, then finalyl starting on a team with little support and (to be fair just like Favre did when he came in) becoming the player the team centered around......etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 As a huge Cal fan I watched Rodgers religiously every Saturday he suited up for them and have always been a HUGH fan. Only thing that went wrong with him is that the front office of the niners at the time couldn't see thru there beer goggles and realize what they were passing on. A bay area boy that people loved around these parts that coulda turned our franchise around. Instead we go with the likes of the Alex Smith's and Drunkenmiller's of the world So enjoy Green Bay you gotta good one. Just sucks I gotta root against him now just feels weird after all those Saturdays with all my Cal gear on up on the hillside cheering him on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snotbubbler Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 He'd an even better guy if he wasn't a Packer. I'm sure all you queens fans were saying the same thing when Favre wore green and gold. Now you all think he is the best thing since sliced bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I've always been impressed by Rodgers, starting with being drafted a lot later than expected, then coming in behind Favre the prima donna yahoo and, likely along with most, figuring he'd be the starter fairly quickly with said QB actually retiring...but saying nothing during that entire circus year after year, then finalyl starting on a team with little support and (to be fair just like Favre did when he came in) becoming the player the team centered around......etc etc. Exactly, he showed right away what kind of character he had by keeping his mouth shut for years and then stepping in and being a true leader when they needed it most. I have always respected him and it only took a qtr of play to know that he had what it takes to succeed in this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 He's no Kyle Boller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm glad Rodgers sees that he had the game won on a few plays and the reason he lost wasn't because a finger was in his helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaman Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 What impressed me , aside from his obvious skills on the field, was the look in his eye when they won the toss. He looked calm and confident. You cant teach that. He is following a legend in GB and this year he sure as hell put his stamp on that team. This right here. Do you remember when he came in against the Cowboys a couple of years ago when Favre got hurt? This kid looked calm and poised. He had a hell of a game too. From that point on I knew he was special. I didn't know he was such a humble guy as well. Also, putting up the numbers he did this year while being sacked over 50 times is great. Even more only 7 interceptions!!! You gotta have some good cojones to do that. Hats off to Mr. Rodgers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm glad Rodgers sees that he had the game won on a few plays and the reason he lost wasn't because a finger was in his helmet. Although this is true Rodgers cant take all the blame on the play to Jennings. I watched that replay a few times. Jennings had his man beat and was angling to the flag, at some point he turned his route straight up the field. Rodgers thought he was taking his route more horizontal and threw it out in front of him as Jennings was turning vertical. I have no idea what the route was intended to be, but we all know those things change during the action of a play. I am not saying Jennings was wrong either, it was just miscommunication and bad timing. I will say it was a much easier throw and catch the way Rodgers threw it as opposed to going completely over the shoulder the way Jennings was running it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 This right here. Do you remember when he came in against the Cowboys a couple of years ago when Favre got hurt? This kid looked calm and poised. He had a hell of a game too. From that point on I knew he was special. I didn't know he was such a humble guy as well. Also, putting up the numbers he did this year while being sacked over 50 times is great. Even more only 7 interceptions!!! You gotta have some good cojones to do that. Hats off to Mr. Rodgers! It's all those years in Berkeley with the hippy lettuce that will really calm a guys nerves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaman Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 It's all those years in Berkeley with the hippy lettuce that will really calm a guys nerves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hoyle Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Good Point, but kinda deserves humble a bit due to the cocky "Title Belt" deal in AZ. Didn't they lose in Pitt after he did the belt thing too? AZ was pissed too that he ran up the score in the Preseason game and again Week 17. Don't blame them, but that isn't AR's fault...that's the coaching. He's put up hellish numbers behind a bad line. He has proven to be humble and leading the team. He is the right thing in GB right now. Give him a decent Defense that can play an entire game all season long and they will beat many teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanzs Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 As a 49ers fan, I'll say that Rodgers is really really lucky that the Niners picked Alex Smith instead of him. What a great opportunity to be able to sit & learn from Favre for a couple of years before taking over. If Rodgers went #1 to the Niners, he would've gotten thrown to the wolves & struggled like Alex did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm glad Rodgers sees that he had the game won on a few plays and the reason he lost wasn't because a finger was in his helmet. Where as Randy Moss shut it down and wasn't anywhere close to sniffing a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm glad Rodgers sees that he had the game won on a few plays and the reason he lost wasn't because a finger was in his helmet. crap. I agree with Waterman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Where as Randy Moss shut it down and wasn't anywhere close to sniffing a win. Him and Rodgers might go clubbing together during the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 He is following a legend in GB I can't believe people still make this an issue................geebus, Bart Starr retired, what, 40 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I can't believe people still make this an issue................geebus, Bart Starr retired, what, 40 years ago? Close, he retired in 1972. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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